Aquinas Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Hillel Academy Heat on Tuesday, falling 12-2. The Crusaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Heat apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Brendan Roney was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Roney was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Luke Crawford made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Hillel Academy's victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Coincidentally, Aquinas Academy and Hillel Academy will both be playing Summit Academy the next time they take the field. Hillel Academy will head out to face Summit Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, while Aquinas Academy will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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